Description
Caramel Brownie Cheesecake combines the rich, velvety texture of cheesecake with the indulgent flavors of a fudgy brownie base and golden caramel. Each bite offers the perfect balance of creamy, chocolatey, and buttery sweetness, creating a dessert that’s utterly irresistible.
Ingredients
For the Crust: 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake: 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 large eggs, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Caramel Sauce: 1/2 cup caramel sauce, 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. In a bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the pan and chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the cream cheese mixture, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let it cool for 1 hour. Afterward, cool at room temperature and refrigerate for 4+ hours.
- Prepare the Caramel Sauce: Heat the caramel sauce and heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth and warmed.
- Finishing Touches: Once the cheesecake has chilled, remove it from the springform pan. Drizzle with the warm caramel sauce and slice to serve.
Notes
For a different crust, substitute chocolate cookie crumbs with graham cracker crumbs or a pre-made pie crust.
This cheesecake tastes better the next day as the flavors meld together.
If you prefer more caramel flavor, drizzle extra caramel sauce on top or mix it into the cheesecake filling before baking.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free chocolate cookie crumbs for the crust.
If you want a firmer texture, let the cheesecake chill overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
